Nowon-gu Mayor Oh Seung-rok: "I Will Make the City Safe for School Routes"

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, Attends On-site Meeting on School Route Safety Improvement at Seongok Elementary School

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, attended the 'On-site Meeting on School Route Safety Improvement' held at the back gate of Seoul Seongok Elementary School at 11 a.m. on the 20th.

The district recently conducted a comprehensive survey on the safety conditions of school routes around elementary schools in response to the ongoing child fatalities occurring in school zones. Customized improvement plans were established for 42 elementary schools. In particular, due to the narrow road width making sidewalk installation impossible and the lack of separation between pedestrian and vehicle lanes at Seongok Elementary School in Wolgye-dong, a smart traffic accident prevention system will be introduced first. The SMART AI SYSTEM will be installed around the back gate school route to secure drivers' blind spots and display alerts on an electronic board when vehicles approach, with plans to monitor its effectiveness and expand the system later.

The meeting was attended by Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, National Assembly member Ko Yong-jin, District Council member Bu Jun-hyuk, and about 100 parents. The agenda included a project progress report, listening to parents' suggestions, and a tour of the school routes. Mayor Oh Seung-rok stated, "Recent repeated safety accidents in school zones are unacceptable," and added, "We will strive to make Nowon a safe place for children through customized improvements for each school route."

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